Alex Sanders (right) and Ed Horton, of the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks, present the first of Neil Johnson's 'How Do Uou Tutu?' portraits for Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's Ruby Gala on Dec. 7.

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To kick-start its 40th performance season, Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet is making partners with former dancers, local artists and some of the city's newest athletes. The idea is to remind residents how their support has kept dance alive in Shreveport.